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Greek Spaghetti Casserole

A delicious Greek-inspired casserole with spaghetti, ground beef, and a creamy béchamel sauce.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Béchamel Sauce

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens. Stir in the nutmeg and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce and mix well. Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Pour the béchamel sauce over the spaghetti mixture, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes:

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Just bake it when you're ready to serve.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Greek, Spaghetti
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